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South Keswick – A Fluvanna County Equestrian Community

Are you looking for a new home for yourself and your horses? One of the options for horse owners is to purchase a home in an equestrian community. Often horse owners do not want to take on the upkeep of a large farm, but the trade off with keeping your horses on a smaller piece of land is that there is not anywhere to ride. The solution may be to purchase a home in an equestrian community.

We have talked about Glenmore with its attached equestrian center. The Glenmore model offers a stable adjoining the community where homeowners are able to board their horses close to their homes. South Keswick presents a different sort of option. In the South Keswick community most of the homesites are about 10 to 12 acres and offer the opportunity to have your horses living on your own property. At the same time there are communal walking and riding trails which stretch throughout the community, so that there is plenty of room to ride.

South Keswick is conveniently located in Fluvanna County, 2 miles from I64 and 10 minutes to Charlottesville.

Below are pictures of some of the homes and the only remaining lot that are currently on the market in South Keswick. The homes that are currently for sale range in price from $599,000-$865,000 and the 11.97 acre wooded lot is priced at $225,000.

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Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, [email protected], to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk for more information on Charlottesville and Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

More Acclaim For Keswick

Keswick, Virginia located just east of Charlottesville, Virginia was cited in the New York Times today, October 24, as a scenic haven. The article Pastoral Landscapes And Upscale Retreats by Stephen Wells, which was printed in the Great Homes and Destinations section, describes the allure of life on a Keswick horse farm and also in the gated communities of Glenmore and Keswick Estates. According to Mr. Wells it is the "image of upscale rural America that best defines Keswick and its surrounding communities". Read the article for the full story.

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Pam Dent

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website Jump into Greener Pastures or read my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes.

Batten Down the Hatches – Glenmore Braces for Hannah

The horses at Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center in Keswick, Virginia are all snug in their stalls as we wait to see which way tropical storm Hannah will go. Early today the storm was predicted to head up the coast and Albemarle County was forecast to get a total of about an inch of rain. However things have changed, the storm is tracking further west, and as of 6:00 p.m. the forecast was for 4-7 inches of rain with maybe 3 inches in a hour. Needless to say we made sure that all of the horses stayed in their stalls for the night.

Luckily the Glenmore Equestrian Center is on publick water. This is very important because if the storm knocks out the power there is still water for the horses. Most farms are farther out in the country and are on a well. Wells need power for the pump; so if the power is out for several days there is no way to pump the water. One of the things that I used to do whenever a bad storm was forecast was to fill up every spare bucket, tub and water trough so that there would be a supply of water for the horses. That works okay if you don’t have a very large barn, but since Shadowfax has 26 stalls it would be hard to store enough water to tide the horses over for very long.

The horses at Glenmore are safely tucked in for the night with plenty of water, a supply of feed and bedding, and since Baily who owns the business lives in the barn appartment, there is always someone on site to make sure that all is well.

The Glenmore Equestrian Center which is run by Shadowfax LLC is a full care facility offering boarding, training, instruction and horse sales. It adjoins the Glenmore Community located in Keswick Virginia just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.

If you are looking for an equestrian community which offers elegant Charlottesville homes and all the amenities of a gated, golf development, I would love to show you Glenmore.

Or perform your own search of all of the Glenmore and Albemarle County homes on the market.

Albemarle County Neighborhoods – Keswick, Virginia

Keswick is located in Albemarle County just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. This area has some of the most beautiful real estate in Central Virginia. The countyside consists of rolling hills and fields bordered by the southwest mountains. It is a residential area with farms, estates and country homes. Many of the farms are in conservation easement with creates a large amount of contiguous open countryside. Keswick is also the home of the Keswick Hunt and offers some of the best foxhunting country in Virginia. If you are looking for the perfect Central Virginia horse farm or Charlottesville equestrian property, see what Keswick has to offer.

Two featured Keswick communities are Keswick Estates and Glenmore. Both are gated communities with excellent golf courses, country clubs and exceptional homes.

If you are considering a move to Albemarle County, don’t miss looking at Keswick.

Click here to search all of the homes for sale in Keswick.

Enjoy the Trails at Glenmore

The extensive system of walking and riding trails is a key feature that sets the Glenmore neighborhood appart. Glenmore is a gated community located in the beautiful Keswick countryside just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. The neighborhood has the usual amenities of country club, golf course, pool, tennis and fitness center. However, it is the dedication to providing numerous opportunities to enjoy the countryside outside of the residential areas, but still inside the gates that sets this community appart.

Glenmore currently has 8.5 miles of trails, which is slated to grow to almost 13 miles by 2012. These trails are enjoyed by walkers, joggers, photographers, birdwatchers and equestrians from the adjoining Glenmore Equestrian Center, managed by Shadowfax LLC. Maintaining the trails has been a tru community effort with more that 50 volunteers participating in the upkeep of the existing trails and the opening of new areas.

It is very special to have so much access to nature, yet be a few minutes away from Charlottesville. Please contact me if you would like a tour of Glenmore, to see how you could experience the Glenmore Lifestyle.

Click here to search all the homes for sale in Glenmore and the Charlottesville area.

Shadowfax Riders in the Glenmore Parade

Every July 4^th the Glenmore Community has a parade through the neighborhood. Any community member is welcome to participate and we always see an array of decorated golf carts. This year's parade included a contingent of dedorated horses and riders from Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center. The riders included Allyson Louthan, her daughter Tyler and grandson Linden, Shelly Payne, and Sidney Simcoe. Baily Dent even decorated the barn tractor and drove that in the Parade.

This post is a little belated, but I just got the pictures and I wanted to share the fun.

Glenmore is a gated community located in Keswick just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. The nighborhood offers an active lifestyle with many amenities such as country club, golf course, tennis, pool, fitness center, and adjoining equestrian center.

If the Glenmore lifestyle looks like fun, contact me; I would be happy to give you a tour of the neighborhood.

Click here to search all of the homes for sale in Glenmore.

For information on Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center click here.

Don’t Miss This Glenmore Open House – Sunday July 20

Open House, Sunday July 20, 1:00-4:00pm
3194 Darby Road, Glenmore, Keswick, Virginia

Don’t miss the opportunity to view this amazing home located in the Glenmore Community just east of Charlottesville, Virginia. 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, 5,000 square feet. The breathtaking floor plan, innovative design and state of the art kitchen are not to be missed.

For more information on this home or others in Glenmore and the Charlottesville area call:
Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleRealEstateTalk.com

The Glenmore Equestrian Center

Do you dream of keeping your horse at home, but can’t afford to buy a farm? Or you don’t have the time to devote to taking care of horses and keeping up with all the chores of owning acreage. The answer may be to buy a home in an equestrian community. Imagine being able to wander down to the barn to see your horse whenever you want to or your children riding their bikes to the barn. All of this can happen in Glenmore.
The lovely neighborhood of Glenmore is located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a community of homes in a range of styles and price ranges with many amenities including pool, tennis courts, golf course, fitness center and club with an excellent chef. Of prime interest to horse enthusiasts is the adjoining full service equestrian center which is professionally managed by Shadowfax LLC. In Glenmore the rest of the family can be happy enjoying their interest and you can follow your dream of having your horses at home.

If you’re looking for a guide, check out our Buyer’s Checklist!

For more infomation on Glenmore or other options for horse properties in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
Jump into Greener Pastures
Charlottesville Real Estate Talk
Charlottesville City Blog

What to do when a gaggle of geese is too many

At my daughter"s horse barn, Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center, we wage an ongoing battle with geese. Many other farms in Charlottesville and all over Albemarle County are having the same problem. I remember as a child watching v shaped formations of geese fly over in the fall on the way to their winter nesting grounds. Now flocks of geese make their home in central Virginia year round.

Most people are aware of the problems that golf courses and homeowners associations have discouraging the goose population, but farmers are faced with the problem as well. The numbers of Canada geese have increased all over the United States. Not only are they protected by laws but also in most areas there is a lack of natural predators. People understand the problem of goose poop on the golf course, but don’t realize the destruction that a large goose population can cause on a farm. A simgle goose can eat as much as 5 pounds of grass a day. Image what a sizeable flock can do to horse pastures and grazing land. Also geese can foul the water in the ponds where the horses and cattle need to drink.

Due to the fact that the geese are a protected species farmers are not allowed to shoot them. One solution is to use a dog such as a border collie to chase the geese off of the property. Some farmers also shoot over the geese to make them decide that a pond in another area would be a better choice for a home.

Another theory is that geese are not comfortable in tall grass since a predator mght be lurking unseen. Geese also prefer to eat the tender young shoots of grass rather than the tougher taller strands. Unfortunately it is an essential part of pasture management when maintaining fields for grazing to keep them bushhogged. However, there is the option of leaving a barrier of tall grasses around ponds. The grasses will block the goose’s view from the pond, and they will not feel safe there since they cannot see approaching predators. With a little luck the geese may decide to relocate.

Whichever approach you decide upon it will require constant vigilance since geese tend to be very persistent.

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com